Financial Management Specialist

Air Force Civilian Career Training; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Career Training is offering a formal PAQ internship position managed by AFPC/DPZS. Location may vary; program focuses on cost, acquisition requirements, data analysis, and communication skills.

Qualifications emphasize education milestones and volunteer experience for broader credit leading toward paid employment. Applicants should meet GS-07 or GS-09 standards, with appropriate graduate education or degrees.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fundamental cost and economic analysis concepts.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.

Skills

Data analysis

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is: This is a formal Air Force intern position, established under the PALACE Acquire (PAQ) program; as such, it is centrally managed and funded by the Air Force Personnel Center, Centrally Managed Programs', AFPC/DPZS and administered by the Financial Management Career Program. Position locations may vary from listed locations.

Air Force Qualification Standards To qualify for a GS-07: Completion of 1 full year of graduate level education, or bachelor's degree with Superior academic Achievement as provided in the "General Policies and Instructions" for Qualifications Standards Operating Manual, or 5 academic years of pre-professional study. To qualify for a GS-09: Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B or J.D., if related. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Knowledge of fundamental cost and economic analysis concepts.
• Knowledge of acquisition requirements, and the development and approval processes used in large organizations.
• Practical understanding of models and estimating relationships.
• Ability to develop and utilize data collection techniques and to analyze data.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.